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Eman,

The powers of the prime factorization of any perfect square must be even.

3150 = 5^2*3^2*7*2

so we need another 7 and another 2 make the powers even,

hence y = 7*2, so

3150 y = 5^2*3^2*7^2*2^2 which satisfies the requirement.

by sanjeevgogi

Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Perfect Square Question OG 142
Replies: 3
Views: 1670